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AE05 XMF

2005 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,049 mi
Last recorded128,049 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XMF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2019 128,049 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides axle trailing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive and rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2018 123,906 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

injector seals blowing

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 6 Nov 2018 123,902 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

injector seals blowing

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 23 Nov 2017 121,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

injector seal blowing

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 17 Nov 2016 117,824 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre on 2mm

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 113,897 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 108,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 12 Sep 2013 101,512 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 90,031 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 75,022 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 71,365 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 59,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

minor accident damage to n/s reversing lamp

Pass 15 Apr 2009 47,276 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 47,276 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 36,232 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 36,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AE05 XMF is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 63,852 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 XMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE05 XMF is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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